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  • Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez refuses to step down, defying White House and signaling a clash between health independence and political pressure in her early tenure.
  • Monarez’s lawyers say only the president can fire her, asserting she remains director while challenging the White House's rationale.
  • The dispute causes turmoil at the CDC, with multiple senior leaders resigning over alleged political interference and budget cuts.

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CDC director Susan Monarez is fired and other agency leaders resign

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CDC director Susan Monarez is fired and other agency leaders resign

CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted, four other leaders quit health agency

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/27/cdc-director-susan-monarez-.htmlCnbc.com
CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted, four other leaders quit health agency

CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez is being ousted just weeks into her tenure, sources say | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/27/health/cdc-director-monarezCnn.com
CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez is being ousted just weeks into her tenure, sources say | CNN

CDC director Susan Monarez ousted after less than one month in the job

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/27/cdc-director-susan-monarez-oustedTheguardian.com
CDC director Susan Monarez ousted after less than one month in the job

CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted weeks after she was confirmed by Senate

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CDC Director Susan Monarez ousted weeks after she was confirmed by Senate

CDC director is out after less than a month; other agency leaders resign

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/27/g-s1-85911/cdc-director-susan-monarez-ousted-leaders-resignNpr.org
CDC director is out after less than a month; other agency leaders resign

CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to be fired as other officials call it quits

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cdc-director-susan-monarez-refuses-fired-other-officials-call-quitsFoxnews.com
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to be fired as other officials call it quits

Susan Monarez ousted as CDC director after less than a month, HHS announces

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/susan-monarez-ousted-as-cdc-director-after-less-than-a-month-hhs-announcesPbs.org
Susan Monarez ousted as CDC director after less than a month, HHS announces

Trump pick for CDC director ousted weeks after Senate confirmation

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3zjxy3dwoBbc.com
Trump pick for CDC director ousted weeks after Senate confirmation

CDC Director Ousted Weeks Into Job, Reports Say

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CDC Director Ousted Weeks Into Job, Reports Say

CDC head fired after 4 weeks leading public health agency – DW – 08/28/2025

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CDC head fired after 4 weeks leading public health agency – DW – 08/28/2025

Trump's CDC director ousted after just a few weeks on the job

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Trump's CDC director ousted after just a few weeks on the job

A coup against science: Kennedy tries to push out CDC director, four other public health officials resign

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/08/28/cyqc-a28.htmlWsws.org
A coup against science: Kennedy tries to push out CDC director, four other public health officials resign

CDC Director Ousted, Top Officials Resign: Live Updates

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CDC Director Ousted, Top Officials Resign: Live Updates

CDC in crisis: Director fights firing, top officials resign over RFK Jr anti-vaxx push

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CDC in crisis: Director fights firing, top officials resign over RFK Jr anti-vaxx push

Ousted CDC director politically targeted, lawyer suggests

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/susan-monarez-rfk-jr-cdc-director-b2815405.htmlIndependent.co.uk
Ousted CDC director politically targeted, lawyer suggests

CDC director Susan Monarez departs agency less than a month after being sworn in

https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/us-news/cdc-director-susan-monarez-departs-agency-less-than-a-month-after-being-sworn-in/Nypost.com
CDC director Susan Monarez departs agency less than a month after being sworn in

CDC bosses resign after sacking of director who ‘clashed with RFK’

https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/cdc-rfk-susan-monarez-fired-covid-vaccines-ng3hpt79mThetimes.com
CDC bosses resign after sacking of director who ‘clashed with RFK’

Chaos In CDC As Kennedy Tries To Remove Director After Vaccine Row - Health Policy Watch

https://healthpolicy-watch.news/physicians-urged-to-follow-science-after-us-fda-restricts-access-to-covid-vaccines/Healthpolicy-watch.news
Chaos In CDC As Kennedy Tries To Remove Director After Vaccine Row - Health Policy Watch

US health chief sacked after less than a month amid backlash to RFK Jr's vaccine cuts

https://news.sky.com/story/us-health-chief-sacked-after-less-than-a-month-amid-backlash-to-rfk-jrs-vaccine-cuts-13419718News.sky.com
US health chief sacked after less than a month amid backlash to RFK Jr's vaccine cuts

Live updates: CDC director fired after refusing to resign; D.C. mayor credits Trump surge's impact

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/trump-susan-monarez-dc-surge-tariffs-gaza-russia-ukraine-live-updates-rcna226879Nbcnews.com
Live updates: CDC director fired after refusing to resign; D.C. mayor credits Trump surge's impact

RFK Jr. Sends CDC Spiraling, Leading to Wave of Resignations

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/rfk-jr-cdc-director-susan-monarez-resignations-1235417082/Rollingstone.com
RFK Jr. Sends CDC Spiraling, Leading to Wave of Resignations

CDC director ousted after three weeks

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15041801/CDC-director-Susan-Monarez-ousted-RFK-Jr.htmlDailymail.co.uk
CDC director ousted after three weeks

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